Lessons In English Literature With A Short Dictionary Of British, Irish, And American Authors - Softcover

Okane Murray, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 935448476X ISBN 13: 9789354484766

Verlag: Alpha Editions, 2021

Inhaltsangabe

Step into a Victorian classroom and encounter English literature as it was first taught to modern students. John O'Kane Murray's Lessons in English Literature, paired with its short dictionary of British, Irish, and American authors, offers a lucid English literature textbook that doubles as a classic literature study guide and a compact reference work. These lessons still speak today. Organised as accessible lectures on the history of English literature, Murray's English literature lessons move from early masters to Victorian era English literature, blending narrative overview with 19th century literary criticism that is brisk, readable, and rich in insight. At the heart of the volume stands a biographical dictionary of authors, bringing together British and American authors alongside distinctive entries in Irish literary biography. Brief, pointed sketches highlight the careers, principal works, and cultural importance of each writer, making the book a classic author reference collection as well as a guide for thoughtful reading. Its clear structure and focused selections make it especially appealing for high school literature study, homeschool literature curriculum planning, and for general readers who want an inviting path into the classics without losing historical depth. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 935448476X
• ISBN 13: 9789354484766
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 454
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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